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Level 6 Laboratory Scientist Degree Apprenticeship – Discovery Sciences 30th January 2025
Location: Cambridge, England, United Kingdom
Starting base salary: £21,500 + 11% benefits fund + bonus
At AstraZeneca, we put patients first and strive to meet their unmet needs worldwide. We’re deeply committed to our strategy of being a great place to work, fostering an environment where everyone can be among inclusive, supportive individuals with curious minds.
Make the start of your journey a life-changing one!
As part of our Early Talent Programme, you’ll be involved in projects and learning opportunities that have real impact from day one, helping us to provide life-changing medicine to patients all over the world.
About the Apprenticeship Programme
We have three opportunities available in our Discovery Sciences function:
The Cell Immunology & Microenvironments Team: As a Laboratory Science Apprentice in this team, you will be responsible for engineering and testing cell therapies using patient-derived 3D organoids.
Key Responsibilities:
Development of Translational Models: Collaborate with teams to develop and refine patient-derived tumor models.
Next-Generation Cell Therapies: Work on projects involving advancements in cell therapy.
Data Analysis: Assist in the collection, analysis, and interpretation of experimental data.
Lab Work: Perform laboratory techniques, including 3D cell culture and molecular biology assays.
Collaboration: Work closely with scientists across different departments.
Functional Genomics Team: As a Laboratory Science Apprentice in this department, you will contribute to building next-generation phenotypic screening platforms.
Key Responsibilities:
Design and Execute Experiments: Develop and execute cell-based assays.
Innovate and Optimise: Scout for advancements in CRISPR screening and functional genomics.
Collaborate and Communicate: Work effectively within cross-functional teams.
Mechanistic Biology & Profiling (MBP) Team: As a Laboratory Science Apprentice in this group, you will perform biochemical and cellular assays.
Key Responsibilities:
Learn to analyse and report data.
Work with human cells in culture.
Prepare samples for analysis.
Perform biochemical assays.
Conduct literature reviews.
Training and Development
AstraZeneca will sponsor you through your Lab Science Degree with our university provider NU London.
The apprenticeship combines working with fully funded part-time learning (on average 1 day/week).
Skills and Capabilities
We seek enthusiastic individuals with a genuine scientific curiosity, good organizational skills, and the ability to work independently and in teams.
Entry Requirements
Five GCSEs (or equivalent) grades 9 to 5 including Maths, English, and Science, and at least BBB or equivalent at A Level with one being Biology.
Open and Close Dates
Opening date of advert: 13th January 2025
Closing date of advert: midnight 16th February 2025
Successful candidates will attend a virtual Assessment Day during w/c 24th March 2025 .
Should you require any reasonable adjustments or accommodations, please let us know on your application.
This is a 3.5-year fixed term contract opportunity.
Start date for the apprenticeship programme is 1st September 2025 .
AstraZeneca embraces diversity and equality of opportunity.
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